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Student Voter Data Protection Act

10/15/2024, 11:53 PM

Summary of Bill S 5197

The Student Voter Data Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5197, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the personal information of student voters.

The bill aims to prevent the unauthorized sharing or selling of student voter data, such as names, addresses, and voting history. It also seeks to ensure that this information is only used for legitimate purposes, such as voter registration and election administration.

Additionally, the Student Voter Data Protection Act includes provisions for notifying students if their data has been compromised, as well as penalties for those who violate the law by improperly accessing or using student voter information. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard the privacy and security of student voter data, and to ensure that students can participate in the electoral process without fear of their personal information being misused.

Current Status of Bill S 5197

Bill S 5197 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5197 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill S 5197's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5197

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5197

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5197

Student Voter Data Protection Act
Student Voter Data Protection Act
A bill to establish a rule of construction regarding consent for disclosure of personally identifiable information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Comments

Jadiel Gunter profile image

Jadiel Gunter

652

1 year ago

this bill bad for me and my grandkids. protect our data!

Bodhi Gibson profile image

Bodhi Gibson

630

1 year ago

I support this bill.